The IPO of Shanti Gold Limited has taken the Indian financial landscape by storm, being oversubscribed 4.93 times on the final day of bidding. This overwhelming response from investors indicates a strong resurgence of confidence in India’s traditional gold market, coupled with modern investment strategies.
Company Overview: Shanti Gold Limited
Shanti Gold is a Gujarat-based company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and trading of gold ornaments. With decades of experience in the bullion trade, the company has developed strong supply chains and trusted partnerships with retail and wholesale jewelers across India.
📈 IPO Performance Snapshot
- Issue Size: ₹360.11 crores via a fresh issue of ~1.81 crore equity shares, with no Offer-for-Sale component
- Price Band: ₹189 – ₹199 per share, minimum bid lot of 75 shares (≈₹14,925 at the upper band)
- Subscription Status:
- Day 2 total subscription: 4.93×, with retail segments oversubscribed ~6.6× and NII ~7.5×; QIB uptake remained minimal (~0.05×)
- Previous update indicated 3.10× subscription overall, with retail at ~4.85×, NII ~4.17×
- Grey Market Premium (GMP): ~₹38–₹39, implying ~19% expected listing gain to ₹237/share
- Use of Proceeds: ₹46 Cr for setting up new manufacturing facility in Jaipur; ₹200 Cr for working capital; ₹17 Cr for debt repayment; remainder for corporate purposes
Why Was the Shanti Gold IPO Oversubscribed?
- Gold’s Cultural and Financial Value in India
- Trust in Physical Commodities During Inflationary Times
- Strong Revenue Growth & Future Potential
- Investor Optimism Post-Budget Announcements
GOLD as an Investment — India’s Evergreen Asset
Gold is not just a shiny metal in India—it’s an emotion, an economic hedge, and a generational wealth instrument.
🇮🇳 Total Gold Holdings in Indian Households
India’s households are estimated to hold over 25,000 tonnes of gold, the largest private gold holdings in the world, valued at over $1.5 trillion USD. This immense store of wealth underlines the nation’s cultural and financial reliance on gold.
Global Snapshot: Gold Investments Worldwide
- Top Gold-Holding Countries:
- 🇺🇸 United States: ~8,133 tonnes (Held by Federal Reserve)
- 🇩🇪 Germany: ~3,352 tonnes
- 🇮🇹 Italy: ~2,452 tonnes
- 🇮🇳 India (Central Bank): ~800+ tonnes
- 🇨🇳 China: ~2,000 tonnes (Official); more unofficially held
- Total Gold in the World (All Forms): ~208,000 tonnes
- Total Estimated Value of All Gold: ~$15 trillion USD (based on gold price ~USD 2,000/oz)
💸 How to Make Profit from GOLD Investments:
- Buy During Dips: Track global gold prices and buy when international trends show temporary drops.
- Gold ETFs & Sovereign Bonds: Invest digitally to avoid making, storing, or purity charges.
- Use for Loan Collateral: Leverage gold as an asset for business or emergency loans.
- Gold Trading Platforms: Join digital platforms for real-time gold buying/selling.
- Participate in IPOs Like Shanti Gold: Leverage bullish gold company IPOs.
🔮 Will Gold Sustain in the Next 10 Years?
- YES. Gold continues to be a safe-haven asset. With geopolitical uncertainties, global debt, and rising inflation, gold is expected to remain resilient.
- Digital transformation (Gold ETFs, tokenized gold, digital gold wallets) will make gold even more accessible.
- Central banks worldwide are increasing their gold reserves — a long-term bullish signal.
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YTC Ventures Disclaimer:
The content above is for educational and informational purposes only. YTC Ventures is not a SEBI-registered advisory firm. Investments in gold, IPOs, or financial instruments involve risk. Please consult with a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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